The name Hawaii is believed to be an English adaptation of the native word for "homeland" (hawaiki or owhyhee). First settled by Polynesians sailing from other Pacific islands between A.D. 300 and 600, Hawaii was visited in 1778 by British Captain James Cook, who called the group the Sandwich Islands. Following its annexation in 1898, Hawaii became a U.S. territory in 1900. Hawaii is the youngest state, joining the Union in 1959 as the 50th state, just after Alaska. Hawaii is world famous for its pleasant climate and spectacular beauty. It has deep-blue seas, brilliantly colored flowers, graceful palm trees, magnificent waterfalls and dramatic volcanoes. Hawaii consists of a chain of 132 islands; the eight main islands are at the southeastern end of the chain. Hawaii, the "Aloha State" has many customs originating from the original Polynesian settlers.
Hawaii was once an independent kingdom. (1810 - 1893) The flag was designed at the request of King Kamehameha I. It has eight stripes of white, red and blue that represent the eight main islands. The flag of Great Britain is emblazoned in the upper left corner to honor Hawaii's friendship with the British.
Capital: Honolulu Nickname: Aloha State/Paradise of the Pacific Motto: The right of the land is perpetuated by righteousness Statehood: August 21,1959 (50th state)
Land Area: 6,423 sq. mi.; 47th largest Bird: Nene (Hawaiian goose) Flower:Pua Aloalo Tree: Kukui - Candlenut Song:Hawaii Ponoi - Hawaii's Own
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About Hawaii
The name Hawaii is believed to be an English adaptation of the native word for "homeland" (hawaiki or owhyhee). First settled by Polynesians sailing from other Pacific islands between A.D. 300 and 600, Hawaii was visited in 1778 by British Captain James Cook, who called the group the Sandwich Islands. Following its annexation in 1898, Hawaii became a U.S. territory in 1900. Hawaii is the youngest state, joining the Union in 1959 as the 50th state, just after Alaska. Hawaii is world famous for its pleasant climate and spectacular beauty. It has deep-blue seas, brilliantly colored flowers, graceful palm trees, magnificent waterfalls and dramatic volcanoes. Hawaii consists of a chain of 132 islands; the eight main islands are at the southeastern end of the chain. Hawaii, the "Aloha State" has many customs originating from the original Polynesian settlers.
Source: http://usa.usembassy.de/hawaii.htm
Symbols Of Hawaii
State Flag
Hawaii was once an independent kingdom. (1810 - 1893) The flag was designed at the request of King Kamehameha I. It has eight stripes of white, red and blue that represent the eight main islands. The flag of Great Britain is emblazoned in the upper left corner to honor Hawaii's friendship with the British.
Source:http://www.50states.com/flag/hiflag.htm
State Seal
State Facts
Capital: Honolulu
Nickname: Aloha State/Paradise of the Pacific
Motto: The right of the land is perpetuated by righteousness
Statehood: August 21,1959 (50th state)
Land Area: 6,423 sq. mi.; 47th largest
Bird: Nene (Hawaiian goose)
Flower: Pua Aloalo
Tree: Kukui - Candlenut
Song: Hawaii Ponoi - Hawaii's Own
Source: http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/state/hawaii.html
Population and Cities
Population: 1,288,198
Largest City: Honolulu
Second Largest City: Hilo
Persons Per Square Mile: 189
Source: http://www.census.gov/schools/facts/hawaii.html
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